East Jackson Elementary School

4340 Walz Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6, East Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

East Jackson Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

East Jackson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Jackson Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2718 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
78%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of East Jackson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Jackson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Jackson Elementary School's ranking?
East Jackson Elementary School is ranked #2718 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend East Jackson Elementary School?
388 students attend East Jackson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Jackson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Jackson Elementary School?
East Jackson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Jackson Elementary School offer ?
East Jackson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is East Jackson Elementary School part of?
East Jackson Elementary School is part of East Jackson Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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